Can someone make an app to do this. It would be nice to have some kind of repository where developers can upload their boot animations and we could install. It would be good if it could detect the current rom I'm using. If gladly pay for the app. I'm using CM6 and can't change my boot animation. I'm trying to install through recovery and it succeeds but never applies.
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gqstatus0685 said:
Can someone make an app to do this. It would be nice to have some kind of repository where developers can upload their boot animations and we could install. It would be good if it could detect the current rom I'm using. If gladly pay for the app. I'm using CM6 and can't change my boot animation. I'm trying to install through recovery and it succeeds but never applies.
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You can flash them through ROM Manager. Just put them in their own folder and name them appropriately.
Just a thought...you might not be able to flash them cuz they're not flashable zips.
Either way.
Im running Cm6 and just to start off--audio doesn't work on this rom.
I currently use root explorer to load my boot animations. Its in the market for £2.50 but worth it if you want to change things on the fly.
When using root explorer just download the zip rename it to bootanimation.zip then move it to system/media(mount r/w) and rename the curent one there to bootanimation.bak(mount r/o) then just reboot and viola
cubanjinx said:
Just a thought...you might not be able to flash them cuz they're not flashable zips.
Either way.
Im running Cm6 and just to start off--audio doesn't work on this rom.
I currently use root explorer to load my boot animations. Its in the market for £2.50 but worth it if you want to change things on the fly.
When using root explorer just download the zip rename it to bootanimation.zip then move it to system/media(mount r/w) and rename the curent one there to bootanimation.bak(mount r/o) then just reboot and viola
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Yeah, it's an easy enough process. But, I'm sure it would be a popular app for newbs. Especially if it's run like Rom Manager where devs can put up their stuff..
I'd gladly pay for it. It has nothing to do with being a noob but more for the convenience. If that was the case then you might as well say ROM Manager is for noobs. I think it would be nice and a good way for a dev to make some money.
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Yeah, it's an easy enough process. But, I'm sure it would be a popular app for newbs. Especially if it's run like Rom Manager where devs can put up their stuff..
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I can positively say everything about this post is incorrect about root explorer. It's nothing like rom manager
Just my two cents but there are a few flashable boot animations out there but what I would also really like to see is a way to easily install new splash screens. I've only been able to find one that was signed and flashable and it the reverse white on black which calkulin has in his rom thread. I would gladly pay 5$ for an app that could do both splash and boot animations.
XDA should open a special paypal account for bounties. I'd give $20 if someone can pull it off and pay $5 for the app. It could be based on the 1 click root app concept.
You choose ROM, software version, app validates, choose splash screen or animation. The preview could open youtube and show you a vid.
Any dev wiling to take on task?
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its not mine gravet from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701295
So how exactly do I flash a boot animation if I don't use the root explorer from the market?...
Absolute system root tools and boot animation changer pro may help u both are in market but honestly it is so easy to do it manually using root explorer I don't see a need for an app
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I used AndRoot to root the .6 official. I have SU on my device.
How do I install the custom recovery? Im being told permission denied. At which point do I begin the process now, at flash_image?
Thank you thank you
Try this, get terminal emulator from market. Find Amon RA 1.7 and download it, move it to root of SD card. Open terminal, type su (return) then type "flash_image recovery /sdcard/RA-Darchstar.img" without parenthesis and hit return. Cursor should pause for a sec then drop down with # behind it and your done. Install quickboot from market and hit recovery, BAM!!!!_
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i appreciate it but id prefer to do this on my pc via command prompt.
how can I install a custom recovery, so that i can install a rom?
at this point i cant even get access to delete apps. as far as i can tell all that happened was that SU was installed. i have none of the abilities that I had before. any help is super appreciated.
Then get Rom manager from market and let it do it for you. Open app and tap on flash clockwork recovery.
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lohp75 said:
Then get Rom manager from market and let it do it for you. Open app and tap on flash clockwork recovery.
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ok, i just did that. told me it flashed the recovery.
thats it? this will now allow me to access /system/app and delete files? im gonna try the hold home and power now to check out the clockword recovery.
I really appreciate your help. I am in /system/app now and am gonna delete the crap outta this stuff...
thank you thank you
one last question: can I now delete those apps i installed from the market?
If you are not gonna change recoveries then I would keep the app, it does a lot of diff options. Be carefully what you get rid of in system/app. You can get rid of fieldtrial.apk, fieldtest.apk, and GSD.apk which are extras you don't need. One last thing, read this forum inside and out, get to know the wiki and search bar; they are your friends.
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I want to rename the extensions or remove some of the apps in my droid 2 like the Amazon app. I have just rooted the device and installed Epic Unleashed 2.5. What free application(s) allow me to do this? I have seen many threads about removing useless apps via the computer, but I don't want to do this. The lines of code seem intimidating to me . If you can give me a step by step guide and a list of some crappy applications that I can remove I would appreciate it.
-igis
I just rooted this morning (first time), then used root explorer from the Marketplace to go into the system/apps folder and add ".bak" to the end of the APK and ODEX files that I wanted gone via the "rename" function. I think root explorer was like $3 or something is all...
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Ok, but do you know any applications that do this AND are free?
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Ok, but do you know any applications that do this AND are free?
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None so far all the Root explorers cost something. That's why I stick to my computer because I already paid for it.
It really isn't too difficult and once you develop an understanding of what you are doing you will gain the ability to troubleshoot on your own and create your own fixes or help others with rooting, or exploring new devices that come out.
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I just rooted my Droid2 (first timer) and yes you can change the file extensions manually to get rid of them. If you're rooted, you can use Terminal Emulator (free from Market). It's reversible. I just followed these directions: limitlessdroid.com/2010/08/28/rooting-101-bloatware/
Not messing around with it too much.. I only removed Blockbuster.apk.
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Ok, but do you know any applications that do this AND are free?
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U can also use titanium backup to remove stock apps. The free version allows u to remove any app providing that u are fully rooted.
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I flash roms a lot and there is something I need to find a fix for.
Once the flash is done I boot up and start initial phone setup menu. I have to sign into my google account at this stage obviously. So once that's done the first thing I want to do is restore my apps with titanium, so I go to the market for it, but the market straight away starts downloading ALL my apps at once when I only want TB to download. Only way to stop it is to go through the entire app list and cancel all the downloads, which takes a while. I cant let the downloads go ahead as it's far too many megabytes.
So I want a way to install TB without using the market. I've tried creating the update.zip in TB options and the zip does get created, but when I flash it from recovery it doesn't install.
Can I get the apk from somewhere and install it that way (I know you can push from cmd prompt although I've never tried it), and if so is there a way to do it on the phone only, as I often flash roms when I'm away from the computer.
When you enter your google credentials, it'll ask you if you want to back up your data. Uncheck it. Once your past that screen go into settings > privacy and assure automatic restore is unchecked.
The apks are in /data/app/ by the way.
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zephiK said:
When you enter your google credentials, it'll ask you if you want to back up your data. Uncheck it. Once your past that screen go into settings > privacy and assure automatic restore is unchecked.
The apks are in /data/app/ by the way.
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I'm very familiar with these options. I always leave the option to backup to google ticked in case I ever need it (unlikely), but I always have auto' restore unticked, so I'm pretty sure that the automatic downloading of my apps is because the market app recognizes that I own them all when I sign in with my google account, and not because of auto' restore - but correct me if I'm wrong.
So how would I install TB using the apk. Does it have to be done with my computer? Is there another way. Root explorer would be great, but I'd have to install that the same way, which renders it useless in this particular case. What do all you experienced people do to get round this. Or do you just get through it the same way I do???
You can extract your TB using root explorer and save it on your sdcard. Sometimes its stored in /system/app or /data/app.
Usually roms come with a file explorer, so once you have a rom installed go to its file explorer and install your backed up TB. That's how I usually do it. Hope that helps.
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markfavis said:
You can extract your TB using root explorer and save it on your sdcard. Sometimes its stored in /system/app or /data/app.
Usually roms come with a file explorer, so once you have a rom installed go to its file explorer and install your backed up TB. That's how I usually do it. Hope that helps.
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markfavis,
you the man Your post helped me figure some stuff out. Your thanks meter just went up by a point.
I use ns_collab most of the time and I did not realise it came with root explorer preinstalled until you mentioned roms coming with a file manager. I did a bit of research and discovered root explorer is preinstalled with ns_collab. I never realised it was part of the rom as I already own root explorer so TB always restores my copy.
I've already made a copy of the TB apk files, so I reckon i've got this sorted for next time I flash a rom.
Just one more thing to check. The apk files I have backed up are:
com.keramidas.titaniumbackup-1.apk
and
com.keramidas.titaniumbackuppro-1.apk
Is this all I need to
I think you only need one of those files. One of em is the pro version. I only have one file and I install it like a regular apk file.
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markfavis said:
I think you only need one of those files. One of em is the pro version. I only have one file and I install it like a regular apk file.
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I've got the pro version - so I think this must be right. If you are on the free version and only use one file then I'm cookin
im using the pro version and i only have one apk file. pro restores faster with hypershell
Sorry to beat a dead horse but I have to ask. Ive receive some good advice on how to do this but I'm still not total clear on the procedure. I'm currently running infused 1.5 and would like to update to newest version. In lamins terms what are the exact steps. I've referanced the dev section but all I really see is how to install from stock. When I referenced the dev page I noticed and downloaded the full infused 1.5.2 and when I looked into root manager its listed as whitesmoke installer. If that's what I need than I suppose I need instructions from this point on. Thanks.
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1. Download
2. Put on SD card.
3. Boot into recovery
4. Install zip from sd card
5. Locate zip
6. Select Yes.
7. Wait.
ZeroIsntTheHero said:
1. Download
2. Put on SD card.
3. Boot into recovery
4. Install zip from sd card
5. Locate zip
6. Select Yes.
7. Wait.
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OK, so is whitesmoke installer infused 1.5.2? This is the name of the file after I downloaded it.
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It's on gtg's first post under "How to manually install an update" or something along those lines.
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jayson94538 said:
It's on gtg's first post under "How to manually install an update" or something along those lines.
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I did see that, ill go back and check it out.
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ZeroIsntTheHero said:
1. Download
2. Put on SD card.
3. Boot into recovery
4. Install zip from sd card
5. Locate zip
6. Select Yes.
7. Wait.
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MUCH easier and faster way is simply go to free ROM Manager, go to gtg and download 1.5.0 to 1.5.2 update only which is under 3MB, then phone will auto reboot and install everything. Takes less than 2 minutes.
TehInternetzOozer said:
MUCH easier and faster way is simply go to free ROM Manager, go to gtg and download 1.5.0 to 1.5.2 update only which is under 3MB, then phone will auto reboot and install everything. Takes less than 2 minutes.
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That's what I thought but I think I was told not to use rom manager, I think I was told that because of the possibility of green text but I'm red so maybe I could have used rom manager. Any who, I installed the new version and it was pretty painless. I'm kind of upset in a small way, I lost the slide unlock and slide to silent, it went back to the original slide. Any way to get it back?
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nash2000 said:
That's what I thought but I think I was told not to use rom manager, I think I was told that because of the possibility of green text but I'm red so maybe I could have used rom manager. Any who, I installed the new version and it was pretty painless. I'm kind of upset in a small way, I lost the slide unlock and slide to silent, it went back to the original slide. Any way to get it back?
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Reinstall the "AOSP Lockscreen" addon, which should also be in his first post.
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kuuulock said:
Is there an android rom (for any phone) or phone that has virtually nothing on it besides the REALLY basic apps. Dialling,Texting, browser and maybe the market. I dont even want the calender or the alarm clock or any of the google services such as gmaps and gmail!
If there is no such phone/rom is there a way to do this?
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No...lol. you can make one yourself though if you're unlocked. Just grab a rom zip and remove all the unwanted things.
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Any feature phone. You don't need a USS 200 smartphone just for that.
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Just download any ROM, such as CM7, and remove everything that can be removed without breaking the ROM (For cm7, it would be http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Barebones).
Just open the rom's zip file, delete them from System/app (And data/app, if it exists). Don't unzip it - either use the default windows zip viewer or 7zip/etc to delete.
You might be able to delete some other files as well in the other directories.
You can also install a root uninstaller such as Rom Toolbox or Titanium backup and uninstall them after installing the ROM.
But deleting them won't really improve battery life, or speed, so i don't see any reason not to keep them.